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what does +/- 0.1 cm m eanwhat does +/- 0.1 cm mean
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This term means that a measurement may be inaccurate by a margin of more than 0.1cm or less than 0.1cm. This is a common allowance when measuring metals as they may expand or shrink depending on external heat or weather conditions and hence measurements are quoted to allow for this.

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